WALKING THROUGH THE DUBLIN PROCEDURE
As one of the main services offered by “Hope for Children” CRC Policy Center in the shelters is Child Protection, some legal counsellors are working hard to follow each child's case by offering them legal help. Being asylum seekers and unaccompanied minors...
A Crescendo of Dreams: the concert that warmed our hearts
On Sunday 3 December, a delightful concert took place at the Municipal Theatre in Nicosia. The children's orchestra of Sistema Cyprus entertained the audience with classical solos and symphonies, offering an evening of serenity and positive energy.
Uniting Hearts and Nations: The Power of International Volunteerism
As an Algerian volunteer with Hope for Children in Cyprus, I've had the privilege of working at the shelter, which hosts approximately 45 minor asylum seekers from diverse ethnic backgrounds and various national origins, for the past two months. This journey has...
A Tale of Two Christmases
Christmas, a season of celebrations, traditions, and customs, takes centre stage each year. Adapting to holiday celebrations becomes a challenge for those living away from their homes, especially when these festivities are integral to their cultures and households. Recently, during a lively...
A 50 km hike on the Machairas mountains
Machairas Valley is situated circa 40 km away from Nicosia. Early in October, I spent the best weekend so far here in Cyprus, walking for more than 50km in the middle of the nature, switching off my phone, camping at the Kionia...
THE BEST WALLETS OF NICOSIA
When you start living in a new country or city the first thing you do is inevitably go around and explore the main streets, points of interest, monuments, etc.; which is basically what I did during my first two months in Nicosia....
Unmasking the Shadows
Gender-based violence is a pervasive global concern that knows no bounds, transcending age, race, and nationality. Recent years have illuminated the plight of asylum seekers, a particularly vulnerable group facing many adversities, including the harrowing spectre of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV)....
Recycling in Cyprus: impressions v. reality
I came here in Nicosia two months ago for my ESC project. Being a volunteer for an environmental organization back in Italy, I have immediately noticed some unpleasant differences regarding waste pollution. For instance, in the neighborhood I am living there is...
NORTHERN CYPRUS: A TRIP BACK TO THE PRE-INTERNET ERA
Been born in 2000 I don’t recall much of what it was like not to have everything you might need to know in the palm of your hand: I received my first smartphone already in middle school, so not be able to...
The Nicosia Pride
On the 27th of May, the Nicosia Pride took place. It was organised by the NGO Accept - LGBTI Cyprus. With some friends, we decided to go. The venue was the Municipal Garden of Nicosia and the slogan of the parade was...